Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version that each year the young women of Israel go out for four days to commemorate the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite. New Living Translation for young Israelite women to go away for four days each year to lament the fate of Jephthah’s daughter. English Standard Version that the daughters of Israel went year by year to lament the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in the year. Berean Standard Bible that each year the young women of Israel go out for four days to lament the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite. King James Bible That the daughters of Israel went yearly to lament the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in a year. New King James Version that the daughters of Israel went four days each year to lament the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite. New American Standard Bible that the daughters of Israel went annually to commemorate the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite for four days in the year. NASB 1995 that the daughters of Israel went yearly to commemorate the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in the year. NASB 1977 that the daughters of Israel went yearly to commemorate the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in the year. Legacy Standard Bible that the daughters of Israel went yearly to commemorate the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in the year. Amplified Bible that the daughters of Israel went yearly to tell the story of the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in the year. Christian Standard Bible that four days each year the young women of Israel would commemorate the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite. Holman Christian Standard Bible that four days each year the young women of Israel would commemorate the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite. American Standard Version that the daughters of Israel went yearly to celebrate the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in a year. Contemporary English Version every year, Israelite girls walk around for four days, weeping for Jephthah's daughter. English Revised Version that the daughters of Israel went yearly to celebrate the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in a year. GOD'S WORD® Translation that for four days every year the girls in Israel would go out to sing the praises of the daughter of Jephthah, the man from Gilead. Good News Translation that the Israelite women would go out for four days every year to grieve for the daughter of Jephthah of Gilead. International Standard Version that for four days out of every year the Israeli women would go to mourn the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite in commemoration. Majority Standard Bible that each year the young women of Israel go out for four days to lament the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite. NET Bible Every year Israelite women commemorate the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite for four days. New Heart English Bible that the daughters of Israel went yearly four days in a year to commemorate the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite. Webster's Bible Translation That the daughters of Israel went yearly to lament the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in a year. World English Bible that the daughters of Israel went yearly to celebrate the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in a year. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfrom time to time the daughters of Israel go to talk to the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite, four days in a year. Young's Literal Translation from time to time the daughters of Israel go to talk to the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite, four days in a year. Smith's Literal Translation From days of days the daughters of Israel will go to celebrate to the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite, four days in the year. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat from year to year the daughters of Israel assemble together, and lament the daughter of Jephte the Galaadite for four days. Catholic Public Domain Version such that, after each year passes, the daughters of Israel convene as one, and they lament the daughter of Jephthah, the Gileadite, for four days. New American Bible for Israelite women to go yearly to mourn the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite for four days of the year. New Revised Standard Version for four days every year the daughters of Israel would go out to lament the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThat the daughters of Israel went yearly to weep and lament over the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in a year. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And from time to time the daughters of Israel were going on and they wept and they howled for the daughter of Naphthakh the Geladite four days in a year OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917that the daughters of Israel went yearly to lament the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in a year. Brenton Septuagint Translation and it was an ordinance in Israel, That the daughters of Israel went from year to year to bewail the daughter of Jephthae the Galaadite for four days in a year. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jephthah's Tragic Vow…39After two months, she returned to her father, and he did to her as he had vowed. And she had never had relations with a man. So it has become a custom in Israel 40that each year the young women of Israel go out for four days to lament the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite. Cross References Numbers 30:2 If a man makes a vow to the LORD or swears an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word; he must do everything he has promised. Deuteronomy 23:21-23 If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to keep it, because He will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin. / But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty of sin. / Be careful to follow through on what comes from your lips, because you have freely vowed to the LORD your God with your own mouth. Psalm 15:4 who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath, Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow. / It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it. Matthew 5:33-37 Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ / But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; / or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. ... James 5:12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment. 1 Samuel 1:11 And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever touch his head.” 1 Samuel 1:28 I now dedicate the boy to the LORD. For as long as he lives, he is dedicated to the LORD.” So they worshiped the LORD there. 2 Kings 3:27 So he took his firstborn son, who was to succeed him, and offered him as a burnt offering on the city wall. And there was great fury against the Israelites, so they withdrew and returned to their own land. Psalm 66:13-14 I will enter Your house with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my vows to You— / the vows that my lips promised and my mouth spoke in my distress. Acts 18:18 Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. Acts 21:23-24 Therefore do what we advise you. There are four men with us who have taken a vow. / Take these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law. Genesis 22:2 “Take your son,” God said, “your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.” Genesis 22:16-18 saying, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son, / I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies. / And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.” Hebrews 11:32-34 And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. Treasury of Scripture That the daughters of Israel went yearly to lament the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in a year. yearly. Judges 5:11 They that are delivered from the noise of archers in the places of drawing water, there shall they rehearse the righteous acts of the LORD, even the righteous acts toward the inhabitants of his villages in Israel: then shall the people of the LORD go down to the gates. four days 1 Kings 9:25 And three times in a year did Solomon offer burnt offerings and peace offerings upon the altar which he built unto the LORD, and he burnt incense upon the altar that was before the LORD. So he finished the house. Jump to Previous Celebrate Commemorate Daughter Daughters Israel Jephthah Lament Sorrowing Talk Time Women Yearly YoungJump to Next Celebrate Commemorate Daughter Daughters Israel Jephthah Lament Sorrowing Talk Time Women Yearly YoungJudges 11 1. The covenant between Jephthah and the Gileadites, that he should lead12. The treaty of peace between him and the Ammonites is in vain 29. Jephthah's vow 32. His conquest of the Ammonites 34. He performs his vow on his daughter. that each year This phrase indicates a recurring annual event, suggesting the establishment of a tradition or ritual. In the context of ancient Israel, annual observances were significant for maintaining cultural and religious identity. This tradition reflects the importance of remembrance and communal participation in Israelite society. the young women of Israel go out for four days to lament the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite Persons / Places / Events 1. JephthahA judge of Israel, known for his vow to God that led to the sacrifice of his daughter. He was a Gileadite and a mighty warrior. 2. Jephthah's Daughter The unnamed daughter of Jephthah, who became the subject of lamentation due to her father's vow. Her account highlights themes of sacrifice and obedience. 3. Gilead A region east of the Jordan River, associated with Jephthah's family and leadership. 4. The Young Women of Israel They annually commemorated Jephthah's daughter, indicating a cultural practice of remembrance and mourning. 5. The Lamentation Event An annual four-day event where the young women of Israel would lament Jephthah's daughter, reflecting on themes of loss and sacrifice. Teaching Points The Weight of VowsVows made to God are serious and should not be taken lightly. Consider the implications and seek God's guidance before making commitments. The Cost of Rash Decisions Jephthah's account warns against making hasty promises without considering the consequences. Seek wisdom and counsel in decision-making. The Role of Remembrance The annual lamentation serves as a reminder of the importance of remembering and learning from past events. Reflect on how God has worked through difficult circumstances. The Value of Sacrifice While Jephthah's sacrifice was tragic, it points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Consider how we are called to live sacrificially for others. Community Support in Grief The communal lamentation shows the importance of supporting one another in times of grief and loss. Engage in community and offer support to those who mourn.(40) To lament.--Rabbi Tanchum makes it mean "to praise," or "celebrate." The feelings of the Israelites towards Jephthah's daughter would be much the same as that of the Romans towards Claelia, and of other nations towards heroines whose self-sacrifice has helped them to victory.Verse 40. - The daughters of Israel, etc. No other trace of this custom, which was probably confined to Gilead, remains. To lament. The word rather means to praise, or celebrate, as in Judges 5:11 (rehearse).
Hebrew that each yearמִיָּמִ֣ים ׀ (mî·yā·mîm) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day the young women בְּנ֣וֹת (bə·nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 1323: A daughter of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc go out תֵּלַ֙כְנָה֙ (tê·laḵ·nāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk for four אַרְבַּ֥עַת (’ar·ba·‘aṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 702: Four days יָמִ֖ים (yā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day to lament לְתַנּ֕וֹת (lə·ṯan·nō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 8567: To ascribe, celebrate, commemorate the daughter לְבַת־ (lə·ḇaṯ-) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1323: A daughter of Jephthah יִפְתָּ֖ח (yip̄·tāḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3316: Jephthah -- 'He opens', a Gileadite, also a city of Judah the Gileadite. הַגִּלְעָדִ֑י (hag·gil·‘ā·ḏî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1569: Gileadite -- a descendant of Gilead, also an inhabitant of Gilead Links Judges 11:40 NIVJudges 11:40 NLT Judges 11:40 ESV Judges 11:40 NASB Judges 11:40 KJV Judges 11:40 BibleApps.com Judges 11:40 Biblia Paralela Judges 11:40 Chinese Bible Judges 11:40 French Bible Judges 11:40 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 11:40 That the daughters of Israel went yearly (Jd Judg. Jdg) |
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